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Behind the Scenes of Renaissance Florence: A Three Part Course with Dr. Cornelia Danielson
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Led by an expert on Florentine History, Cornelia Danielson Ph.D., we will discover the realities of daily life in the Italian Renaissance. Designed to inspire curiosity and future travel to Florence, participants in this course will come away with increased knowledge of the social hierarchies and experiences which dominated the daily lives of Florence's citizens centuries ago.
Our course begins with an orientation to daily life in Florence. We will discuss a variety of topics–from telling time and taking measurements, to food and drink, and furnishing the home.
Lecture Two: “Le Donne”
Our second conversation addresses the life of women within Florentine society–from their limited education to the process of finding a husband, giving birth, and more. We will also discuss the fashions and styles which were popular during this era.
Lecture Three: “Outsiders”
Our final conversation will examine the role played by prostitutes, homosexuals, orphans, and famous illegitimate during the Florentine renaissance period. Our expert will also address how citizens of the Jewish faith were regarded and the creation of the city's ghetto.
Cornelia has a PhD in art history from Columbia University and wrote her dissertation on Renaissance city planning. She is especially knowledgeable about Medici patronage.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
Interesting, informative and excellent presentation. Great use of slides
Interesting, well paced, excellent topics
The information was mostly interesting. Her pattern of starting every sentence with Ah or Ummmm was very unprofessional and the barking dog was a distraction. She seems a pleasant person and knowledgeable.
Knowledgable lecturer. Presentation would be much improved if she stopped using filler words (“ah”, “um”) and learned to use the cursor. Class started 10 minutes late. No excuse for that.